Whitethorn Acacia
Acacia constricta Benth. - Pea family
Size
Mature Height: Up to around 9.0 feet
Planting Distance: 7.9 feet
Plant Type: Tree, Shrub
Root Depth: 12 inches
Growth Form: Multiple Stem
Growth Rate: Slow
Features
Flower Color: Yellow
Conspicuous Flowers: Yes
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer
Evergreen: No
Fall Colors: No
Conditions
Shade Tolerance: Intolerant
Clay Soil Tolerance: No
Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes
Drought Tolerance: High
Flood Tolerance: None
Fire Tolerance: High
Salt Tolerance: Medium
Ecosystem Interactions
Pollinators: Larval Host (Moth)
Larval Species depending on Whitethorn Acacia: Hemileuca tricolor
Native Range
- USA: Arizona, New Mexico, Texas
- MEX: Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest
State-level native status is based on data available through Plants of the World Online. Regional Native Status comes from the USDA Plants Database. For more detailed native status information, please refer to BONAP.